Find out what the critics are saying about Sky Purington's books! *Contest*

What's being said about DARKEST MEMORY
(prequel to HEART OF VESUVIUS)

"Sky Purington gives us a jam-packed vampire tale that will keep you on the edge of your seat! This is one vampire love story that will tug on your heartstrings! It also has enough heat to singe your fingertips as you fly through the pages of this blazing book!"
~Night Owl Reviews

"This is a fun story full of mystery. I spent a lot of time during the first few chapters trying to puzzle out what was happening and what secret Gabriel was hiding. And I was not disappointed. The characters were vivid and believable and reacted to the world around them in appropriate ways...The sex is hot, frantic, and wild, saving admissions of feeling for better times."
~You Gotta Read Reviews

"If you want a story with a good bit of mystery, suspense, heat, and characters you won't forget, then you need to read DARKEST MEMORY."
~Long and Short Reviews

What’s being said about THE MAC’LOMAIN TRILOGY

Short story lead-in to trilogy…“This story is suggestive, and haunting. It is carried by the power of desire, the power of passion, and the power of desperation. There is a richness here that is hard to convey… THE KING’S DRUIDESS will delight not only the faerie fans but those who love all the tales of old.”
~Nancy A. Lindley-Gauthier

“A lover of all things Scottish along with an avid love of anything that is fantasy, Fate’s Monolith just hits my buttons. It's a lovely blend of two times and the trouble that would befall anyone that is taken across the fabric of time. Sky Purington has done a wonderful job bringing this story to life. I found it hard to put down and it made me wish for my own Highland Laird to come and sweep me off my feet and into a time where I could be loved for who I am. I hope you take the time to get lost in FATE’S MONOLITH this summer just as I did.”
~Night Owl Reviews

“There is so much packed into DESTINY’S DENIAL the story is gripping. I couldn't put it down until I finished the last page but don't take my word for it, you really need to read these books. If you have the slightest interest in time travel, Scotland or magic you will be pulled into this story hook, line and sinker.”
~Simply Romance Reviews

“SYLVAN MIST… “This final story in Purington's Mac'Lomain trilogy is an enchanting story of time hopping. Closely connected to the previous stories, the action is intense and the finish is a fine conclusion to the series.”
~Romantic Times Reviews

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Excerpt from "Sylvan Mist" by Sky Purington ...

The fast-fading moonlight poured over her small form. Coira dropped the fur cloak to her feet, leaving only the pale gray of her wool gown and plaid wrap. She removed the wrap. It fell, a dull shadow against the pool of fur at her ankles.

He spoke within her mind. “Coira, what are you doing?”

Coira didn’t respond but turned to face him, the fabric shuffling and twisting in the snow. She stood a distance away, but he could see the steel and determination in her gaze. He could also see the flagon of whisky clutched loosely in her hand.

He went to step forward but she shook her head. “I needed time alone. Is that too much to ask?”

William watched her newfound magic ignite, glow around her─a silver haze the color of mist and moonlight. He didn’t move but waited. “’Tis not so much to ask for, if we were not at war.”

“We are not at war, William! Are we?” Her gaze shifted, covered the sky, the land, and his face in one sweep.

Damn Ferchar for giving her that whisky. What had he hoped to accomplish? William held his ground. His words were as wrought with double meaning as hers. “We are not at war, lass. Not quite yet.”

She sipped again from the whisky. “Go to hell. Leave me be.”

But she didn’t turn away.

William decided upon logic. “You’re nearly bluttered, Coira.”

“And what of it?” She took another sip of the whisky and wiped her mouth with her sleeve, making a wide swipe with her arm. “Do I not deserve to be after all of this? After you!”

He moved with a lightning speed born of magic until he stood in front her. “You deserve a hundred flagons of whisky, if ’tis your desire after all of this, but not now.”

Head tilted back, she narrowed her eyes at him. “But now is now, is it not, William? Now is a mere day before we might die. Before war. Why do you push me away? No. Don’t answer that; you’ve your reasons, I’m sure. Perhaps you don’t want to become more attached to me before I die. Or you die!”

No more. William stopped the endless stream of words with his mouth. He pushed hard against her lips, hoping she would fight him so that he could let her know she had no choice. That he had no choice. But she didn’t. Her hands came up, encased his face, and sweetly deepened the exchange.

He’d been strong until this point. Well in control of his emotions. The urgency of her soft lips snapped his determination in half, made a mockery of his good intentions. He’d endured the horrible need and want night after night as she had, but knew Adlin was right. His final decision─if it came to it─must be for his clan, not her.

Her small hands found their way beneath his cloak, up under his tunic and stroked each muscle. She whispered, urged, pleaded. Her body quivered against his. Sharply reminded him of how she shook upon release, completion. What if she died? What if he did? William needed to feel her sleek heat once more. Groaning, he pulled Coira closer, lifted her, and walked forward until her back pressed against the flat surface of the boulder.


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Find out what people are saying about Sky Purington! *Giveaway*

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THE KING’S DRUIDESS (Short lead-in to Highlander Trilogy)
“Sky Purington's The King's Druidess marries a possible past as it were, to fantasy. This evocative tale immediately draws the reader in. It is not merely a window to another world, but a world one can easily believe in, a world one searches the histories for. From the circle of stones to the power of that which is foretold, this is wild and beautiful and beguiling. Purington exhibits a richness of language and an imaginative vision. This story is suggestive, and haunting. It is carried by the power of desire, the power of passion, and the power of desperation. There is a richness here that is hard to convey.”
-LASR- Nancy A. Lindley-Gauthier

FATE’S MONOLITH (Book I)
“Ms. Purington did a good job with this story. She kept me intrigued, I wanted to know more about Arianna and what was happening to her. I loved solving the mystery of the man who's voice she hears. This story is well written and nicely paced…just right to sink into.”
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DESTINY’S DENIAL (Book II)
“There is so much packed into Destiny’s Denial the story is gripping. I couldn’t put it down until I finished the last page but don’t take my word for it, you really need to read these books.”
Simply Romance Reviews

“Ms. Purington writes a compelling novel. It was easy to accept the time travel and her descriptions of Scotland were excellent. I was surprised by several twists in the plot that I didn’t see coming...”
Once Upon A Romance Reviews

“If you like romance AND time travel you will love this book!...The sexual tension snaps and vibrates through the entire story…Did I mention I read this story twice?”
Long and Short Reviews

DARKEST MEMORY (Prequel to Heart of Vesuvius)
“Sky Purington gives us a jam-packed vampire tale that will keep you on the edge of your seat! This is one vampire love story that will tug on your heart-strings! It also has enough heat to singe your fingertips as you fly through the pages of this blazing book.

"Darkest Memory" is a fantastic and brilliant book! You will find yourself wrapped up in its magical spell the second you pick it up and will not want to put it down! I am looking forward to seeing where Sky Purington will take us next in one of her wondrous books!”
Janean Sparks
Night Owl Reviews

“This is a fun story full of mystery. I spent a lot of time during the first few chapters trying to puzzle out what was happening and what secret Gabriel was hiding. And I was not disappointed. The characters were vivid and believable and reacted to the world around them in appropriate ways... The sex is hot, frantic, and wild, saving admissions of feeling for better times. Overall, this is a great story with an engaging and mysterious plot.”
Janelle

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Let's get up close and personal with Author Sky Purington! *GIVEAWAY*

I’m so glad to be visiting the Chicks of Characterization again. Love this blog! For those of you who didn’t have a chance to pop in when I visited in March to chat about Darkest Memory, I’ll give you a quick ‘run-down’ about me.

A well-traveled, thirty-something mom and New Englander to the bone, I write a cross-genre of paranormal and fantasy romance. How did I end up writing such stories? Well, for years I read fantasy fiction (pretty sure I’ve read every last Dragonlance and Forgotten Realms novel that exists). Then there were quite a few years of reading romance (So many authors I couldn’t begin to list them all). When at last I started putting pen to paper (AKA─fingers to keyboard) it all blended together. At first, it was mostly fantasy romance. My Druid story and Highlander Trilogy couldn’t remain strictly historical. Nope, time-travel and magic took over. Kind of like historical Faerie tales with sexy men, lots of lust and infinite intrigue. Aye, I just couldn’t stick to mere mortals. Lately, I’ve been diving more into paranormal romance as I write about vampires and ghost hunters.

I’m totally thrilled to be able to celebrate the release of Sylvan Mist (Book III) with Andrea and Corrina, the top guru’s of all things Scottish. I wrote this novel in 2007 so you can well imagine how excited I am that it’s finally ‘live’. At birth, this trilogy took months of research. But wow did I learn a lot about medieval Scotland.

I’d like to quickly share what inspired this trilogy. In 2005, my husband and I attended the Scottish Highland games here in New Hampshire. Eager, we were there to search out and learn more about our clans. What did we discover? My lowland clan, the Browns (Brouns) had been intermarried with his highland clan (The Lamonts-older name: MacFerarcher: Gaelic translation- Mac’Lomain) for over 300 years during the medieval period! As you can well imagine, a trilogy born of fate, destiny and love ignited in my mind.

I used the Mac’Lomains as the focal point of my trilogy because the clan controlled Argyll in the twelfth century and was─by far─one of the most powerful clans in Scotland. That they had such a direct connection to the King of Dal’Raida in Ireland…well, this just made the trilogy perfect. You’ll have to read these stories to find out what I mean!

Again, so happy to be here this week. A huge ‘thank you and big round of hugs’ to Andrea and Corrina for having me!

Cheers
~Sky

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